Savannah’s historic district is renowned for its captivating blend of southern charm and culinary delights. The "Famous and Secret East Side/Port City Food Tour" promises an immersive experience, showcasing both renowned and hidden dining gems. Priced at $81.57 per person, this 3-hour guided tour takes participants on a journey through the city’s rich history, offering insights from knowledgeable local guides. With a maximum group size of 14, the tour caters to a range of dietary preferences and accessibility needs, ensuring an intimate and enjoyable experience. For those eager to uncover Savannah’s gastronomic treasures, this tour may just be the perfect starting point.
This experience made our list of the 10 Best Food Tours In Savannah.
Key Points
- This 3-hour guided food tour explores up to 6 award-winning restaurants in Savannah’s historic district, offering tasting portions equivalent to a full lunch.
- Knowledgeable local guides provide insights into Savannah’s southern culture and history, creating an engaging and memorable culinary experience.
- The tour accommodates wheelchair users and operates in all weather conditions, ensuring accessibility and flexibility for participants.
- Participants can sample classic southern cuisine and hidden gems, with a focus on creating an immersive culinary journey through Savannah.
- The tour has an overall rating of 4.7/5 from 133 reviews, highlighting the value for money and the expertise of the tour guides.
Tour Overview and Pricing
The Savannah: Famous and Secret East Side/Port City Food Tour provides an immersive culinary experience, with prices starting from $81.57 per person.
This 3-hour guided tour takes visitors through Savannah’s Historic District, allowing them to taste award-winning food without long waits. Participants can explore up to 6 restaurants, learning about the city’s southern culture and history while receiving a map for future visits.
The tour operates in all weather conditions and accommodates wheelchair users, with moderate walking involved. Included are food tastings, a local guide, and water, with optional gratuities.
Based on 133 reviews, the tour has an overall rating of 4.7/5, with high praise for knowledgeable guides and valuable historical context.
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Experience Highlights
Guided through Savannah’s Historic District, the tour allows participants to taste award-winning food without long waits.
Explorers visit up to six restaurants, each offering food tastings equivalent to a lunch portion. Along the way, they’ll learn about Savannah’s rich southern culture and history from the knowledgeable local guide.
The tour culminates with a map for future visits to favorite spots discovered during the experience.
Whether it’s sampling classic southern cuisine or discovering hidden gems, this three-hour food tour offers an engaging and delicious way to experience Savannah’s vibrant culinary scene.
Tour Logistics
The tour starts at Zunzis, located on the corner of Drayton Street and Perry Street in Savannah’s Historic District.
The group size is capped at 14 participants, ensuring an intimate experience. The tour is wheelchair accessible, though moderate walking is involved.
Regardless of weather, the tour operates, so visitors should dress appropriately. Alcoholic beverages are allowed, but they must be in plastic or Styrofoam cups, and each person is limited to one.
The tour includes a local guide, food tastings equivalent to a lunch portion, and water, with additional drinks available for purchase. Gratuities are optional.
Tour Inclusions
The tour includes a local guide who leads participants through Savannah’s Historic District, providing insights into the city’s rich southern culture and history.
Food tastings equivalent to a lunch portion are provided at up to 6 restaurants, allowing guests to sample award-winning cuisine without having to wait in long lines.
Water is provided, and additional drinks can be purchased. While gratuities are optional, they’re appreciated by the hardworking guides who work to ensure an engaging and memorable experience.
- Food tastings at up to 6 restaurants
- Water provided, additional drinks available for purchase
- Knowledgeable local guide
- Optional gratuities
Customer Feedback
Customers have overwhelmingly praised the Savannah: Famous and Secret East Side/Port City Food Tour, awarding it an impressive 4.7 out of 5 overall rating based on 133 reviews. The tour’s knowledgeable guides were particularly well-received, earning a 4.9 out of 5 rating. Reviewers also noted the tour’s excellent value for money, with a 4.7 out of 5 rating in this category. Key highlights from customer reviews include positive experiences with accommodating dietary restrictions and engaging historical context provided during the tour.
Metric | Rating |
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Overall Rating | 4.7/5 |
Guide Rating | 4.9/5 |
Value for Money | 4.7/5 |
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Meeting Point and Group Size
The meeting point for the Savannah: Famous and Secret East Side/Port City Food Tour is at Zunzis, on the corner of Drayton Street and Perry Street.
The tour group size is limited to a maximum of 14 participants, ensuring an intimate and personalized experience.
Guests can expect:
- A short walk to the starting point from various nearby parking options
- A knowledgeable local guide leading the way through Savannah’s historic district
- A small group setting that allows for easy conversation and questions
- Accessibility for wheelchair users, though moderate walking is involved during the 3-hour tour.
Accessibility and Weather
Wheelchair accessibility is provided for the Savannah: Famous and Secret East Side/Port City Food Tour, allowing guests with mobility concerns to fully participate.
The tour involves moderate walking, but the venues visited are accommodating.
The tour operates in all weather conditions, so participants should dress appropriately for the day’s forecast.
Rain or shine, the guided exploration of Savannah’s historic district and food tastings at up to six restaurants continue as scheduled.
The tour’s flexibility ensures guests can enjoy the city’s vibrant culture and cuisine regardless of external factors.
Alcohol Policy
For the Savannah: Famous and Secret East Side/Port City Food Tour, participants are permitted to consume alcoholic beverages, but they must be in plastic or Styrofoam cups.
This policy is in place to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all participants. The tour allows only one alcoholic beverage per person, which helps to maintain a responsible and controlled environment throughout the experience.
This rule also aligns with local regulations and promotes the responsible consumption of alcohol during the tour. The tour guides enforce this policy strictly to provide a seamless and enjoyable experience for everyone involved.
- Alcoholic beverages must be in plastic or Styrofoam cups
- Only one alcoholic beverage per person is allowed
- The policy is in place to ensure a safe and controlled environment
- The tour guides strictly enforce the alcohol policy
Frequently Asked Questions
How Much Walking Is Involved During the Tour?
The tour involves moderate walking, as stated in the tour logistics. Participants can expect to walk around the historic district, covering various restaurants and exploring the city’s sights and culture during the 3-hour duration of the tour.
Can I Take Photos During the Tour?
Guests are welcome to take photos during the tour, as long as they don’t disrupt the group or obstruct the path. The guide will provide opportunities to capture the historic sights and delicious food tastings along the way.
Is Vegetarian or Gluten-Free Food Available?
The tour accommodates vegetarian and gluten-free diets. According to the tour information, guests with dietary restrictions can be accommodated, and the food tastings provided are equivalent to a lunch portion.
Can I Bring My Own Water or Snacks?
Participants are welcome to bring their own water or non-alcoholic beverages. However, outside food and snacks are generally not permitted. The tour provides food tastings equivalent to a full lunch, so additional snacks may not be necessary.
Do I Need to Tip the Guide Separately?
The tour includes food tastings equivalent to a lunch portion, and while tips for the guide are optional, they are not required as part of the tour price. Participants can choose to tip the guide separately at their discretion.
Recap
The Savannah: Famous and Secret East Side/Port City Food Tour offers an immersive culinary adventure through the city’s historic district. Guests can savor delectable southern cuisine at up to six renowned restaurants while learning about Savannah’s rich cultural heritage from knowledgeable local guides. With a small group size, dietary accommodations, and accessibility features, this tour provides an intimate and enjoyable experience for foodies.
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